Hello and Goodbye

Ep 023: What Men Want feat. Comedian Steve Hofstetter

Ever wonder what really goes on in the mind of a guy? Leanna brings on comedian, Steve Hofstetter, in order to ask questions from her listeners all about why men do what they do and what they are really thinking! They talk about the "not all men" movement, what men think of sex on the first date, how to know when a guy really likes you, who pays on the first date, how the "me too" movement has impacted men and why men ghost. They also have a debate about men opening doors for women and discuss a specific situation a listener submitted about confusing male behavior. Steve also talks about his book Ginger Kid and his latest quarantine endeavor, the Nowhere Comedy Club. Leanna also does a solo intro giving a quick update and an even quicker update about next week's update. Make sure to follow Steve on instagram @stevehofstetter or at the digital comedy club, nowherecomedyclub.com. Follow me on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan. Get some good laughs in and enjoy!

 

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

 

 

Ep 022: When Dating Meets Spirituality (Pt. 1)

In this unique episode, Leanna shares with her co-host, Jared, an encounter she had that brought up her spirituality, relationship with Christianity and some past experiences with the church and how she chose to cope and move forward from the experience. Jared offered his thoughts on the Christian culture and how that can play into dating and the two discuss what Christianity looks like to them and how they've changed through the years. Leanna also gives an update on her coaching program, the growth she's seeing in her dating life, recent dating endeavors and a blast from the past. And finally, Jared and Leanna have a fun conversation around DM slides, shooting your shot and sugar daddy's. Hope you enjoy this different type of episode! Follow us on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 021: Self-Love, Self-Worth and Self-Confidence All Start with Self feat. Dr. Sheva Assar

Ready to begin the process of working on your self-confidence? Leanna welcomes psychologist, Dr. Sheva, to share her knowledge of finding self-worth, self-love and self-confidence. Dr. Sheva speaks on how a lack of self-worth can lead into unhealthy dating behavior and tools to begin the process of turning those negative thoughts around. She also speaks on how to take self-confidence into relationships by being able to understand and express your needs, tools on how to be able to do that, and what to do if you're not getting your needs met even after voicing them. Finally, they wrap it up by talking about bullying, why people feel the need to bully, how to move on from those hurtful words and how to deal with harsh words that are said to you from a partner. Leanna also gives an update on her dating life, coaching program and huge personal growth! Make sure to follow Dr. Sheva @drsheva and follow me @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan, and go get that self-confidence!

 

Music and podcast produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 020: How to Survive a Breakup

In this special, breakup episode, Leanna and co-host, Jared, talk about how to actually survive a breakup. Leanna shares a detailed story of an ex-boyfriend, including Christmas with the family, weird make-out voices, getting cold feet, falling in love and then getting her heart-broken. She shares the decisions she made during the breakup that were healthy and the many decisions she made that were not healthy, possibly including some light stalking. Jared also remarks about some past experiences, as well as, his continued healing and moving forward from his recent breakup. The two then share some ideas about how to persevere through a breakup, including some self-care tools and some what-not-to-do's, and talk about when you might know you're ready to move on and start dating again. Leanna and Jared also catch up and share recent stories of online dating experiences, the two have a conversation about how they feel about actually getting back into real life dating, and have a deep conversation as they continue to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, current protests, the meaning of "white privilege" and the piercing words "all lives matter". Let's keep spreading love, not hate. Xo

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 019: Black Lives Matter

Due to the devastating events currently happening, this brief episode is a conversation between Leanna and Jared regarding the protests happening, the black lives matter movement, white privilege and how to be there for those who are suffering tremendously. At the end, Leanna shares some resources in order to educate ourselves more on racism, black history and white privilege. Here are those resources: Video: "How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" featuring Peggy McIntosh; Podcasts: About Race, Pod Save the People (Crooked Media), and Seeing White; Books: "Heavy: An American Memoir" by Kiese Laymon and "How to be an Antiracist" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. #blacklivesmatter

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 018: My Story (Pt. 1)

Get ready for a very different kind of episode as Leanna starts to share pieces of her story. Jared takes the lead on this one as he guides your host through thoughtful questions that will give listeners a clue into what makes Leanna, Leanna. The two dive into Leanna's earlier years including her growing up a pastor's daughter, what she was like in junior high and high school, her personal struggles as a teenager, her experiences with the Christian church and the purity culture, and her early college years. They also go into the story of how Leanna met her ex-husband and the timeline of their relationship right up until her marriage. You may want to grab your tissues for this one! Make sure to follow us on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Enjoy!

Music and podcast produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 017: Make Dating Apps Work For You feat. David Yarus of JSwipe

Want to make sure dating apps are working for YOU? Leanna welcomes on, David Yarus, the founder of JSwipe, the #1 dating app for Jewish singles! David breaks down the in's and out's of JSwipe, how to create an eye-catching profile, what photos to use, if you should include your instagram, who should message first, if or when to initiate a video call and if you can tell chemistry through a video call. The two have a candid conversation about the hookup culture, what that looks like in apps, what the definition of a fuck boy is and if emotional intimacy can be present in casual sex. Leanna also shares her personal experience on JSwipe and asks David specific questions from listeners which leads to an amazing conversation on vulnerability in dating. Make sure to follow David on instagram @davidyarus and @jswipe. Follow me @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan, twitter @hello_bye_pod and H&G Hive on facebook! Thank you to Veefresh for partnering with Hello and Goodbye. Use HELLO2020 for 10% off your order at www.veefresh.com. JSwipe away!

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 016: Consent is Sexy 2.0 (Learning to Communicate Boundaries) feat. Erica Moorer

Consent is STILL sexy! Leanna and "sidekick" Jared welcome guest, Erica Moorer, a Title IX coordinator for a major university, a certified national counselor and a trained sexual assault advocate in the state of California, to talk AGAIN about the importance of communicating consent. However, this time around, Erica focuses on how you can begin that communication from the very start, including pre-first date banter, using 21 questions to your advantage and building healthy boundaries to only communicate what you are ready for in order to feel safe. The three also dive back into the depths of consent, including affirmative consent, the importance of setting boundaries beforehand and how to communicate clearly during situations that don't feel right. Leanna and Jared also talk life, a recent situation that that didn't go well, Leanna's first troll and they end with a new segment "Hinge Fucking Nightmares". Make sure to follow on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan. And remember, no means no! Enjoy!

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

EP 015: Break the Toxic Dating Cycle feat. Dr. Morgan Anderson

Ready to break the toxic dating cycle and dive into attachment theory? Leanna welcomes psychologist, relationship coach, the host of the podcast "Let's Get Vulnerable" and creator of the E.S.L Relationship Method, Dr. Morgan Anderson, to discuss attachment theory and the toxic dating cycle, including an in-depth look at the different attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized). They talk about the characteristics of each style, why anxious and avoidant styles are drawn together, what it means to be in a secure relationship and how to move towards a more secure attachment style. Dr. Morgan also discusses her E.S.L (Empowered, Secure and Loved) Relationship Method and tools she uses with her clients to be able to get to a point where they can begin to understand past relationship patterns, find security and love within themselves and move towards finding healthy partners. Leanna also extends an apology in her intro towards some comments made in a past episode, offers some practical tips on how to support small business and makes an exciting announcement! Finally, the episode ends with another "Sister Segments" where Leanna gives her review of the show "Too Hot to Handle" and they talk Hulu and Prime recommendations! Make sure to follow Dr. Morgan on instagram @drmorgancoacing and sign up to tune in for her live webinar on May 16th with @bumble all about dating during the quarantine! Follow me @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan. Thank you to this episode's partner VeeFresh. Use code HELLO2020 for 10% off you order at www.veefresh.com! 

Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 014: I Believe I Broke My Penis feat. Ross Asdourian

"My dick broke, lady, seld help!" In this wildly, hilarious episode, Leanna talks with Ross Asdourian, author of the book Broken Bananah, about his true tale (pun intended) of surviving a broken penis. The two talk details of the incident, including his memories of multiple cystoscopies, his first un-planned, post-accident boner, as well as his first "doctor approved" orgasm. Leanna also asks Ross to discuss his main love interest in the book, what has happened since and they have a debate about how dating and relationships should progress. Finally, Ross and Leanna discuss how they address their mothers, TSA pre-check, masturbation pillows, first masturbation experiences, instagram followers, an emo band called "Hellogoodbye" and where Ross's love life is now. Leanna also gives a brief update on her dating life, overcoming loneliness and getting paid to grocery shop, and brings her sister, Krista, on for another "Sister Segments" as the two read hilarious listener stories of embarrassing sex mishaps. Don't forget to purchase Broken Bananah and find Ross on instagram @ross_do. Follow me on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast and @_leannajoan. Stay safe from Covid-19 AND sex! Enjoy!

 

Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com